Product Description

Antique Russian lacquer box from the Fedoskino Artel of Former Lukutin Factory Masters, circa 1900-1910. Hinged and footed box measures approximately 6.5" x 4.55" x 1.9". The box is in very good condition with normal crazing of the surface lacquer due to age. This does not affect the integrity of the painting or the box. The painting of a racing summer troika is illuminated with a ground of aluminum powder. The Box was constructed using traditional materials and techniques, being papier-mache, lacquer, oil paints, and aluminum powder. The identifying workshop stamp on the bottom is worn away and only residual marks remain.